Goalkeeper: Lucas Perri – Leed United
Not always convincing from set pieces, but made some big saves for Leeds in big moments. Perri made a fantastic stop to push Jay Stansfield’s effort onto the woodwork, and another to get low to Demarai Gray’s drive. His most important came in the shootout, where he gambled well to deny Tommy Doyle and put Leeds through.
Right back: Curtis Jones – Liverpool
Liverpool’s newest right-back impressed on an enjoyable evening for the Reds. Jones ended his long goal drought with the opener against Brighton and was rarely troubled defensively by the Seagulls.
Next round 🤝 pic.twitter.com/y70HlsLuvK
— Curtis Jones (@CurtisJones) February 15, 2026
Central defender: Konstantinos Mavropanos – West Ham
A brick wall as West Ham made hard work of third division Burton Albion. The Greek defender has improved enormously since Nuno Espirito Santo’s arrival at West Ham and captaining a rotating side at Burton.
He delivered a leading performance by scoring 19 shots, one from the goal line, and winning eight aerial duels.
Centre-back: Kyle Knoyle – Mansfield Town
An incredible disappointment for Mansfield Town, who stunned Premier League Burnley at Turf Moor to book their place in the fifth round for the first time since 1975.
Kyle Knoyle was crucial to the win, with a crucial last-ditch clearance to prevent a certain goal, and the cross for Rhys Oates’ equaliser. The Stags march on.
Left back: Milos Kerkez – Liverpool
Things seem to be getting better and better in a Liverpool shirt. Against Brighton, Kerkez looked like the player Liverpool thought they would sign this summer. One fine strike forced a fine save from Jason Steele, before his cross picked out Curtis Jones to break the deadlock.
Midfield: Sandro Tonali – Newcastle
Sandro Tonali waited all season for a goal but found two as Newcastle won at Aston Villa. In a crazy match full of bizarre decisions, Tonali took responsibility to turn the tide for Newcastle. His second goal was a stunner and fizzled into the far corner.
Sandro Tonali’s match in numbers against Aston Villa:
70 touches
10 continues to the final third
Won 3x possessions
2 tackles
Won 2/2 matches
2/2 shots on target
2 goalsMOTM performance. 🤌 pic.twitter.com/WhHs3kqJ5l
— Squawka (@Squawka) February 14, 2026
Midfield: Eberechi Eze – Arsenal
Just when some questions started to arise about Eze, he gave a nice reminder of his quality. Certainly there will be tougher tests than those of League One strugglers, but the invention Eze showed in Arsenal’s 4-0 win at the Emirates stood out.
His defensive pass for Noni Madueke’s opener was a thing of beauty, before he added a second assist for Gabriel Martinelli. Much, much better since the summer signing.
Midfield: Louis Reed – Mansfield Town
Louis Reed is loving the FA Cup this season. The Mansfield midfielder scored three goals in this season’s competition after scoring just once in League One. Reed’s sensational free-kick earned The Stags a 2-1 win at Burnley and a place in round five.
Louis Reed scores ANOTHER banger! 😱🤯
Mansfield’s hero again as they reach FA Cup fifth round 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/xZfZZpJM2J
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) February 14, 2026
Midfield: Dominik Szoboszlai – Liverpool
Mohamed Salah believes Dominik Szoboszlai is now one of the best footballers in the world. Based on his performance this season, it’s hard to disagree.
The Hungarian was everywhere again in Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Brighton, scoring the second with a thumping effort. He has been Liverpool’s star by far this season.
Forward: Mohamed Salah – Liverpool
Much more like his old self this weekend. Salah set up Szoboszlai’s goal with a lovely soft pass, before bundling a route through the Brighton defense to win a penalty. The Egyptian struck the ball home emphatically from the spot to seal an impressive victory for the Reds.
Forward: Pedro Neto – Chelsea
Chelsea’s hat-trick hero as the Blues cruised past Hull City on Friday evening. Neto scored the opener with a sharp finish from the edge of the area, before scoring a fortuitous second when his corner evaded everyone to go straight in. He claimed the match ball for a first career hat-trick to confirm Chelsea’s place in the fifth round.
40’—⚽
51’—⚽
71’—⚽First hat-trick of his career for Pedro Neto 🎩 pic.twitter.com/AKIpxNLtwZ
— B/R Football (@brfootball) February 13, 2026
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